Question

question 8 of 10
according to the article \five stars for literary critics,\ what is one role that a literary critic fulfills?

a. a friend of the author, who always writes positive things about a new book

b. a consumer advocate, who gives the reader information about a new book

c. a comedian, who makes jokes about a book in order to impress the reader

d. a corporation or publisher, who wants a book to do well for financial reasons

Explanation:

Literary critics analyze and evaluate literature, providing readers with informed insights, context, and assessments of books to help readers make decisions about what to engage with. They are not obligated to be positive (ruling out A), their role is not comedic (ruling out C), and they are not acting as corporate publishers focused on financial gains (ruling out D). Acting as a consumer advocate by sharing useful information about new books is a core role of a literary critic.

Answer:

B. A consumer advocate, who gives the reader information about a new book